Import volume index, capital goods in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Import volume index, capital goods was 212.51 in 2011. ▼ Falling
Import volume index, capital goods in Guinea-Bissau, 1987–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, capital goods in Guinea-Bissau is 212.51, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.4% on the previous year and up 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, capital goods in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 334.1 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 100, in 1987.
That places Guinea-Bissau 15th out of 36 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Import volume index, capital goods in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 100 | — |
| 1988 | 184.84 | +84.8% |
| 1989 | 317.41 | +71.7% |
| 1990 | 329.07 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 210.85 | -35.9% |
| 1992 | 334.1 | +58.5% |
| 1993 | 197.44 | -40.9% |
| 1994 | 249.2 | +26.2% |
| 1995 | 139.76 | -43.9% |
| 1996 | 130.48 | -6.6% |
| 1997 | 155.01 | +18.8% |
| 1998 | 219.27 | +41.5% |
| 1999 | 155.81 | -28.9% |
| 2000 | 260.21 | +67.0% |
| 2001 | 178.64 | -31.3% |
| 2002 | 126.44 | -29.2% |
| 2003 | 141.23 | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 122.8 | -13.1% |
| 2005 | 135.28 | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 163.29 | +20.7% |
| 2007 | 173.56 | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 165.92 | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 211.7 | +27.6% |
| 2010 | 227.12 | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 212.51 | -6.4% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 212.51 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.84, 1.3× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 212.51 is above the median for low income countries, which is 157.79, 1.3× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 200.75 | 100 | 317.41 | 3 |
| 1990s | 212.1 | 130.48 | 334.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 167.91 | 122.8 | 260.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 219.81 | 212.51 | 227.12 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, capital goods in Guinea-Bissau?
- Import volume index, capital goods in Guinea-Bissau was 212.51 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 334.1 in 1992.
- What is the lowest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 1987.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for import volume index, capital goods?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 15th out of 36 countries with data for 2011.
- Is import volume index, capital goods rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, capital goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Capital goods imports volume index with 1987=100.